Table 2 Descriptive longitudinal characteristics of knees with medial tibia bone marrow lesion (BML) regression, progression, or no change
Variable | BML regression (n = 76) | No BML or No BML change (n = 156) | BML progression (n = 76) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Median (Min, Max) or n(%) | Median (Min, Max) or n(%) | Median (Min, Max) or n(%) |
BML volume change (cm3) | -0.36 (-8.44, -0.14) | -0.02 (-0.13, 0.03) | 0.21 (0.04, 6.77) |
Medial tibia paBMD change (g/cm2) | 0.002 (-0.149, 0.164) | -0.011 (-0.107, 0.149) | -0.001 (-0.091, 0.168) |
M:L paBMD ratio (change) | 0.005 (-0.119, 0.291) | -0.007 (-0.102, 0.091) | 0.003 (-0.080, 0.410) |
Medial tibia sclerosis progression | 5 (7.0%) | 2 (1.3%) | 7 (10.0%) |